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claims rejections. Set up a tracking system so staff can document
which claims have been denied and why. Over time, this monitoring
could help you spot recurring problems and help you make neces-
sary improvements, whether that's fixing a coding inaccuracy or
clarifying a change in policy with the payer. OSM
Ms. Gupta (info@medicalbillersandcoders.com) is the director of strategies at medicalbillersand-
coders.com, which helps medical practices manage their revenue cycle. She consults clients in financial
planning and leadership strategies.